Game result and context
New York Mets defeat Texas Rangers 7-2 in 2026 regular season matchup
The New York Mets defeated the Texas Rangers 7-2 on Tuesday, September 23, 2026. The Mets utilized three home runs, including a ninth-inning grand slam by Brett Baty, to pull away late in the contest. Nolan McLean earned the win for New York, pitching seven innings and allowing two earned runs.
Final result
The New York Mets defeated the Texas Rangers with a final score of 7-2. The game concluded after nine innings of play.
How the game changed
The game remained competitive through the middle innings, with the Rangers tying the score at 2-2 in the bottom of the fifth. The Mets broke the deadlock in the top of the eighth inning when Marcus Semien hit a solo home run. New York then secured the win in the top of the ninth inning, scoring four runs highlighted by a grand slam from Brett Baty.
Key performances
Brett Baty led the Mets' offense with a grand slam in the ninth inning, totaling four RBIs. Juan Soto contributed a two-run home run in the third inning. On the mound, Nolan McLean earned the win, throwing 7.0 innings with five strikeouts and two earned runs allowed. For the Rangers, Jake Burger and Evan Carter each recorded an RBI.
Season and playoff context
Following the game, the New York Mets hold a record of 73-85 and have been eliminated from playoff contention. The Texas Rangers fall to 78-80. The Rangers currently sit in second place in their division, 0.5 games back, and hold a wild-card elimination number of 1, trailing the final wild-card spot by 3.0 games.